CVE-2025-15395 is an authorization bypass vulnerability classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) affecting IBM Jazz Foundation versions 7.0.3 through 7.0.3 iFix019 and 7.1.0 through 7.1.0 iFix005. IBM Jazz Foundation is a collaborative software development platform widely used for managing software projects and workflows. The vulnerability allows users with limited privileges to bypass intended access controls, enabling them to view or perform actions beyond their authorized capabilities. This flaw arises from improper enforcement of authorization checks within the application, potentially allowing privilege escalation within the context of the platform. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 4.3, reflecting a medium severity level, with the vector indicating network attack vector (AV:N), low attack complexity (AC:L), privileges required (PR:L), no user interaction (UI:N), unchanged scope (S:U), no confidentiality impact (C:N), low integrity impact (I:L), and no availability impact (A:N). Although no public exploits are currently known, the vulnerability could be leveraged by malicious insiders or compromised accounts to perform unauthorized modifications or access sensitive project data, undermining data integrity and trust in the development process. The absence of patches at the time of reporting necessitates proactive mitigation strategies.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a risk primarily to the integrity of software development processes and project data managed within IBM Jazz Foundation. Unauthorized actions could lead to unauthorized code changes, manipulation of project artifacts, or exposure of sensitive project workflows, potentially resulting in compromised software quality or intellectual property theft. Organizations in sectors with stringent regulatory requirements for software integrity, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, may face compliance risks if unauthorized modifications occur. The medium severity and requirement for some privileges limit the risk to internal or trusted users, but insider threats or compromised credentials could exploit this vulnerability. Disruption to development workflows could delay project timelines and increase operational costs. Given IBM Jazz Foundation’s use in collaborative environments, the impact could extend across multiple teams and departments within affected organizations.

1. Monitor IBM’s official channels for patches or security updates addressing CVE-2025-15395 and apply them promptly once available. 2. Restrict user privileges within IBM Jazz Foundation to the minimum necessary, enforcing strict role-based access controls and regularly reviewing user permissions. 3. Implement robust authentication mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 4. Conduct regular audits of user activities and access logs within the Jazz Foundation environment to detect anomalous or unauthorized actions early. 5. Segment the network to limit access to the Jazz Foundation platform only to authorized personnel and systems. 6. Educate development and administrative teams about the risks of privilege escalation and encourage reporting of suspicious behavior. 7. Consider deploying application-level monitoring or endpoint detection solutions that can identify unusual interactions with the Jazz Foundation platform. 8. If feasible, temporarily restrict access to sensitive project areas until patches are applied.